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What is NAEJI?

IASquared’s Native American Elder Justice Initiative has the commitment to ensuring the safety, well-being, and rights of older adults, specifically focusing on addressing and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

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March Slam the Scam 2025

Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams
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Factsheet: Jurisdictional Issues Concerning Elder Abuse in Tribes

The Tribal Code is the law of the tribe and gives cultural and legal guidance about how to form the response to an elder abuse matter
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Factsheet: Elder Justice in Tribal Communities

Elder Justice in tribal communities refers to the protection and advocacy of the right, dignity, and well-being of older adults within Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and unrecognized tribal communities.
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Elder Abuse Codes

Elder abuse codes are key legal tools for identifying and preventing various forms of senior mistreatment, adapted for cultural sensitivity in indigenous communities.
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State & Tribal Hotlines

This hotline center offers vital information on elder abuse hotlines, providing support and resources for Native communities.
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Trainings

Educational modules to train those in Indian Country to identify, address elder abuse, and provide culturally sensitive support to Indigenous elders.
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Resources

Supporting Native American elders through advocacy, education, and resources for safeguarding their rights and dignity.
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Scam Awareness

Information from the United States Social Security Administration about identifying and avoiding scams.
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AI/AN Medical Forensic Exam Considerations

This guidebook was created to enhance care delivery to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients, families, and communities affected by violence by providing resources and support to forensiv healthcare providers serving in Indian Health Service and other tribal and urban indian settings.
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What's New at NAEJI?

Featured Resources:
My Advance Care Plan and Guide for Native Americans
This guide assists Indigenous people in planning for health issues, end-of-life decisions, and being able to share their wishes with loved ones.
Recent Podcasts:
The OGs of Elder Justice
In this installment of “The OGs of Elder Justice,” Bill Benson and Iris Freeman reflect on their inspiring careers in elder justice. They share insightful anecdotes from their work, discuss legislative achievements, and highlight the invaluable lessons gleaned from past policy struggles.
A Conversation with the Native American Elder Justice Initiative
In this podcast, Jennifer Spoeri, APS TARC Subject Matter Expert, will speak with Bill Benson and Peggy Jo Archer from the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI). We will learn more about how NAEJI works to address the lack of culturally appropriate information and community education materials on elder abuse in Indian Country.
Listen to Dr. Jacque Gray talk about these issues in Indian Country:
Elder Abuse Warning Signs:

Learn more about the types of abuse and the warning signs.

Native Elder Protection Team Toolkit:

A step-by-step guide for developing a successful model for addressing Elder abuse in Indian Country. The Toolkit is designed to help you identify and

The Native American Elder Justice Initiative is supported by grant number HHS-2021-ACL-AOA-IERC-0034, and a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (ACL) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Any information, content, or conclusions on this website are those of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the ACL, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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